"Swish..."
The next moment, Bai Zihe spread out his palm.
A small cluster of true essence gathered on it, surprisingly taking on a seven-colored hue.
It possessed the sharpness of metal.
The nurturing essence of wood.
The encompassing nature of water.
The ferocity of fire.
The profound weight of earth.
Beyond these, there was a peculiar sensation that even Bai Zihe couldn't articulate.
It felt as if...
This small mass in his hand held immense power, capable of destroying heavens and earth!
"Swish..."
The next moment, Bai Zihe tossed this object onto the ground beside him.
"Boom!"
A deafening explosion instantly erupted.
Following this, a fierce gale swept through, lightning flashed, and the earth cracked and mountains crumbled, creating a scene of utter desolation at that moment!
"Hiss..."
Bai Zihe couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.
If the Five Elements Body alone possessed such might, wouldn't the final awakening of the Chaos Sacred Body grant him the power to truly annihilate worlds?
However.
Bai Zihe did not venture out.
The Chaos Sacred Body was merely a cultivator's physique.
A cultivator's realm was equally crucial, not to be neglected in the slightest.
Bai Zihe felt.
That the time had now come to take the final step – to cultivate to the Great Perfection of the Tribulation Crossing Realm, and then, attempt to transcend the tribulation!
From the Tribulation Crossing Realm to immortality...
This was an immense leap, promising a colossal surge in power.
"Swish..."
Before entering the Tongtian Tower, Bai Zihe took out the Chaos Treasure Box.
He attempted to open it.
"Hum..."
Seven-colored true essence flowed out from his body, acting upon both ends of the Chaos Treasure Box. The box visibly vibrated.
Each of the ten facets of the polyhedron developed a fissure.
Bai Zihe peered closer.
A hazy mist obscured his vision, revealing nothing.
However, a wisp of extremely pure aura emanated from within, swirling around Bai Zihe, carrying an ancient and desolate aura.
"Eh..."
Just as Bai Zihe was filled with astonishment, the little pagoda also exclaimed in surprise.
It stared blankly at the Chaos Treasure Box in Bai Zihe's hand, then uttered a few words: "There's actually Chaos Qi inside!"
Chaos Qi...
Bai Zihe's heart stirred uncontrollably.
According to the little pagoda, the acquisition of Chaos Qi was indispensable for achieving the ultimate Chaos Sacred Body.
He had never expected.
That the Chaos Qi, which he had assumed would be incredibly difficult to obtain, was already in his possession.
"Hum..."
The next moment, these wisps of Chaos Qi, one by one, seeped into Bai Zihe's body.
Bai Zihe's body trembled slightly, and an indescribable sensation washed over him.
However.
This feeling came and went as quickly as it arrived.
Within mere breaths, it vanished, and when he tried to locate it again, he found no trace.
"It seems..."
"You indeed have a high chance of succeeding."
The little pagoda observed this scene, its thoughts profound as it spoke.
"Hoo..."
Bai Zihe did not dwell on this.
Although the Chaos Qi was wondrous, after entering his body, it was nowhere to be found in his dantian or nascent soul.
Dwelling on it would be a waste of time.
"Swish..."
He headed into the Tongtian Tower.
Having now fused with the profound meaning of the Five Elements and awakened the Five Elements Body, Bai Zihe's strength had greatly increased, and he was impatient to become even stronger.
Indeed.
After awakening the Five Elements Body, Bai Zihe's true essence, his comprehension of heavenly laws, and his perception of his surroundings had all become significantly more powerful than before.
Challenging the Tongtian Tower...
Felt as easy as drinking water.
It was only at the five hundredth level that Bai Zihe began to encounter some difficulty.
Of course, the difficulty was not insurmountable. Bai Zihe expended only a little effort before clearing it.
From the five hundred and first level onwards.
Bai Zihe truly began to feel the pressure.
Whether it was the opponent's speed, the vastness of their true essence, or the profundity of their Dao techniques, he felt a sense of heart-pounding trepidation.
It seemed...
That a significant leap in difficulty occurred from the five hundredth level.
Finally.
After half an hour, Bai Zihe, exerting all his might, finally defeated the guardian of that level and emerged victorious.
Bai Zihe did not press on further.
Over five hundred levels...
Was enough for him to unleash the fifth-level might of divine artifacts such as the Xuanyuan Sword and the Haotian Pagoda.
Furthermore, the time acceleration had also reached a more considerable rate.
With that, Bai Zihe began his seclusion.
This time.
He intended to break through to the Great Perfection of the Tribulation Crossing Realm.
"The five hundredth level..."
The little pagoda saw Bai Zihe emerge from the tower, a rare smile of satisfaction gracing its face for the first time: "Not bad. You've broken through to this realm in such a short time."
"You are no less than my master was in those years."
Speaking of which.
This was the first time Bai Zihe had ever heard it praise him, so he quickly inquired: "Little Pagoda, with my current strength, can I attempt to transcend the tribulation now?"
The little pagoda glanced at him and replied truthfully: "The five hundredth level of the Tongtian Tower represents the power level of the weakest immortal."
Bai Zihe couldn't help but raise his sword-like eyebrows.
According to its words, he could already defeat the weakest of immortals.
"Of course..."
"This refers to an immortal who has not condensed an immortal body, does not possess immortal artifacts as treasures, has no inheritance, and has not cultivated immortal arts. Utterly lacking."
Bai Zihe was taken aback.
If they had nothing, then they truly were the weakest of immortals.
However, regardless of the specifics, the fact that he could defeat the weakest immortal meant he possessed the strength to contend for immortality.
All that was needed was a catalyst.
"Little Pagoda..."
Bai Zihe eagerly asked: "Then, can I still transcend the tribulation and ascend now? Is there still an Immortal Realm? What kind of existences are there above immortals?"
Speaking of which.
Ascension had always been the dream of every Great Xia person.
From ancient times to the present, it had never ceased.
Bai Zihe had never imagined that he would embark on this path, and that it would be so close!
Therefore, his emotions were exceptionally excited and surging.
"You can transcend the tribulation and ascend."
"The Immortal Realm no longer exists; it was destroyed in the last great war."
"Above immortals... there is no fundamental difference, only greater power. It's a leap akin to the progression from a congenital martial artist to a Grandmaster."
"However, the increase in power achieved by reaching the immortal state is a transformative leap, like a chasm. Once crossed, it's a new world."
"If you cannot cross it..."
"Naturally, you will perish, and all your existence will dissipate, returning to dust."
Bai Zihe understood.
"Then..."
He posed the question that was currently most on his mind: "With my current strength, can I successfully transcend the tribulation and become an immortal?"
"You can!"
The little pagoda replied without hesitation: "You have now achieved the Five Elements Body, which is a more advanced physique than an ordinary immortal body."
"You should have no significant problem withstanding the lightning tribulations before the eighth wave."
"Only the eighth and ninth waves of lightning will present you with some minor troubles."
Bai Zihe was overjoyed.
It was true!
He could actually transcend the tribulation and become an immortal!
If he could withstand the first seven lightning tribulations...
Then with the Xuanyuan Sword and the Haotian Pagoda as his protection, wouldn't the remaining two be easily overcome!